The tape is recorded by Ad Delleman. It is in a red BASF typ LGS 26 box and on a Philips spool. It are recordings made in Sisir Kokas in February and March 1962. Side A starts with a speech in Bahasa followed by music with drums, tambourine and voices, after 1’26 a flute, cymbals and clapping are added. On 3’32 a speech follows announcing music from Inawatan, followed by music with a bamboo cither and voice.  At 7’36 follows singing with a gong, drums. At 10’38 more of the same type of music with some comments by Ad Delleman explaining the occasion and some breaks till the end of Side A. Side B continues with the same type of music although some other drums and rhythms are played, also from time-to-time comments. Mentioned is 1 March 1962, a procession with the Dutch, Papua and Islamic flag. On 10’17 there is some praying, followed by more music a speech and more music till the end of Side B.Language Bahasa, Dutch nd local Papua languages

Side A is 30’09 and Side B is 26’26

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